University of the West of England
MODULE SPECIFICATION
(Revised October 2005)
Code: USSJJG-20-2 Title: Human Physiology for Sport Version: 2
Level: 2 UWE credit rating: 20 ECTS credit rating: 10
Module type: Standard
Owning Faculty: Health and Life Sciences Field: Applied Sciences
Valid from: September 2008 Discontinued from:
Pre-requisites: USSJJL-20-1 Human Anatomy and Physiology
Co-requisites: None
Excluded combinations: USSJ4F-20-2 Human Physiology
Learning outcomes:
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
• explain the principles of operation of the major physiological systems (as in the condition of health), with particular reference to homeostasis, and the homeostatic challenges of exercise and specific sports;
• relate particular practical investigative instrumentation / techniques in human physiology and applied exercise and sports physiology to the principles of operation noted above;
• interpret data derived from practical investigations of human physiology and applied exercise and sports physiology and employ good laboratory practice.
Syllabus outline:
• review of neural and endocrine communication systems related to homeostatic control; somatic neuromuscular control; types of muscle as effectors;
• cardiovascular system: cardiac muscle and intrinsic properties of the heart; extrinsic control; vascular system and peripheral resistance; regulation of cardiovascular parameters such as blood pressure;
• respiration: mechanics of lung ventilation; neural and chemical control; gas exchange and transport including acid-base considerations;
• endocrinology: selected examples from the endocrine system will be used to illustrate the role of hormones in homeostatic systems;
• digestion: structure and functional differentiation of human digestive tract; examples of integration of neural and endocrine control of motility and digestive secretions;
• renal physiology: nephron form and function; measures of function such as clearance; fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance; endocrinology as appropriate, including ADH, Aldosterone, ANP, Renin-Angiotensin system;
• principles of pharmacology: receptors, autonomic and neuromuscular pharmacology; structure-activity relationships; pharmacological analysis of drug-receptor interactions;
• Applied physiology: examples of the integrative functioning of physiological systems under stress, to include the somatosensory pain pathways and the concept of the general adaptation syndrome;
• Exercise and sports physiology: the major systemic support (cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic) and effector (musculo-skeletal) physiological systems under stress;
• Exercise and sports physiology: energy systems; aerobic and anaerobic metabolism; aerobic fitness including testing in principle and practice; anaerobic fitness including testing in principle and practice;
training principles and practice; physiological challenges in specified sports scenarios;
• Exercise and sports physiology: key principles re gender, age, nutrition and hydration as factors in physical performance.
Teaching and learning methods:
Keynote lectures will facilitate student study, many of which will be based on in-house video pod files which can be found at http://science.uwe.ac.uk/medialibrary/sgomez/hp/ ; a number of topics will also be supported by PC-based tutorials and learning exercises, available via the internet, as directed study. Textbooks recommended for reference in conjunction with the work book will be available as a “short loan” collection within the Library.
Practical work will illustrate, consolidate, amplify and test key principles within the syllabus content. The practical programme will use structured schedules and “paperless” PC-based instruction / tutorial software to support / direct the students activities in data retrieval, (and in a number of practicals, on- line) data handling, statistical analysis and presentation.
Reading Strategy
All students will be encouraged to make full use of the print and electronic resources available to them through membership of the University. These include a range of electronic journals and a wide variety of resources available through web sites and information gateways. The University Library’s web pages provide access to subject relevant resources and services, and to the library catalogue. Many resources can be accessed remotely. Students will be presented with opportunities within the curriculum to develop their information retrieval and evaluation skills in order to identify such resources effectively.
This guidance will be available either in the module handbook, via the module information on Blackboard or through any other vehicle deemed appropriate by the module/programme leaders.
Additional resources include journals, the majority of which may be accessed remotely through library links to web sites and information gateways. For example, the (journal title) search term ‘Sports Medicine’ and ‘Sports Physiology’ elicit titles of journals with a relevance to the module, such as:
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, and International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance,
respectively.
Also, databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, Medline and SportDiscus may be accessed via the “eLibrary” pathway on the Library’s web pages.
Links to the major electronic resources will be posted on UWE online.
Students will be presented with opportunities within the curriculum to develop their information retrieval and evaluation skills in order to identify such resources effectively.
Indicative Reading List: (see guidance notes)
- ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (Lippincot Williams & Wilkins)
- Fox, S.I., Human Physiology (McGraw Hill)
- Germann, W. J., et al Principles of Human Physiology (Pearson, B. Cummings)
- Heyward, V.H., Advanced Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription (Human Kinetics)
- Hoffman, J.,Physiological Aspects of Sport Training & Performance (Human Kinetics)
- McArdle, W.D., et al Essentials of Exercise Physiology (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins)
- Powers, S. K., et al Exercise Physiology: theory and application to fitness & sport (McGraw-Hill)
- Silverthorn, D. U.,Human Physiology: an integrated approach (Pearson, B. Cummings)
- Vander, A., et al Human Physiology: the mechanisms of body function (McGraw Hill)
- Williams, C., et al Data Analysis & Research for Sport & Exercise Science (Routledge)
-Wilmore, J. H., et al Physiology of Sport & Exercise (Human Kinetics)
Assessment
Weighting between components A and B (standard modules only) A: 50% B: 50%
ATTEMPT 1
First Assessment Opportunity
Component A (controlled conditions? Yes)
Description of each element Element weighting
1 EX2 - 2 hour exam at the end of semester 1 1
Component B (controlled conditions? Yes)
Description of each element Element weighting
1 EX2 - 2 hour exam at the end of semester 2 1
Second Assessment Opportunity (further attendance at taught classes is required)
Component A (controlled conditions? Yes)
Description of each element Element weighting
1 EX2 - 2 hour exam at the end of semester 1 1
Component B (controlled conditions? Yes)
Description of each element Element weighting
1 EX2 - 2 hour exam at the end of semester 2 1
SECOND (OR SUBSEQUENT) ATTEMPT: Attendance at taught classes is/is not required.
Specification confirmed by …………………………………………………Date ……………………………
(Associate Dean/Programme Director)
Academic Registry
October 2005